Math Problem Statement

Calculate the saturation vapor pressure, actual vapor pressure, and specific humidity based on given dew point and relative humidity.

Solution

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  1. Saturation Vapor Pressure (SVP): The formula provided is: SVP(hPa)=6.11×10(7.5×Tdp)/(Tdp+237.3)SVP(hPa) = 6.11 \times 10^{(7.5 \times T_{dp}) / (T_{dp} + 237.3)} Where TdpT_{dp} is the dew point temperature in Celsius. For Tdp=28.8CT_{dp} = 28.8^\circ C, this yields: SVP6.11×10(7.5×28.8)/(28.8+237.3)6.11×6.52539.85hPaSVP \approx 6.11 \times 10^{(7.5 \times 28.8) / (28.8 + 237.3)} \approx 6.11 \times 6.525 \approx 39.85 \, hPa This is the saturation vapor pressure at that dew point.

  2. Actual Vapor Pressure (AVP): The formula for calculating the actual vapor pressure at the given relative humidity (RH) is: AVP=SVP×RH100AVP = SVP \times \frac{RH}{100} Substituting in the saturation vapor pressure (SVP = 39.85 hPa) and relative humidity RH=90%RH = 90\%: AVP39.85×9010035.865hPaAVP \approx 39.85 \times \frac{90}{100} \approx 35.865 \, hPa This is the actual vapor pressure under the current conditions.

  3. Specific Humidity (SH): To calculate specific humidity, the formula used is: SH=0.622×AVPPAVPSH = \frac{0.622 \times AVP}{P - AVP} Where PP is the atmospheric pressure, which is approximately 1013hPa1013 \, hPa at sea level. Using the actual vapor pressure AVP=35.865hPaAVP = 35.865 \, hPa: SH=0.622×35.865101335.86522.307977.1350.0228SH = \frac{0.622 \times 35.865}{1013 - 35.865} \approx \frac{22.307}{977.135} \approx 0.0228 This gives a specific humidity of 0.0228.

  4. Conversion to g/kg: Finally, specific humidity is converted from a dimensionless value to grams per kilogram by multiplying by 1000: SH0.0228×100022.8g/kgSH \approx 0.0228 \times 1000 \approx 22.8 \, g/kg This is the final answer: the specific humidity of the air parcel is approximately 22.8 g/kg.


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Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. How does the dew point temperature affect the saturation vapor pressure?
  2. What is the significance of relative humidity in determining actual vapor pressure?
  3. How would changes in atmospheric pressure affect the specific humidity calculation?
  4. Can you explain the physical meaning of specific humidity in weather systems?
  5. How does temperature variation influence specific humidity?

Tip:

When solving humidity problems, remember that higher temperatures generally increase the air's capacity to hold moisture, thus increasing the saturation vapor pressure.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Thermodynamics
Humidity Calculations
Pressure Relations

Formulas

SVP(hPa) = 6.11 × 10^{(7.5 × Tdp) / (Tdp + 237.3)}
AVP = SVP × RH / 100
SH = 0.622 × AVP / (P - AVP)

Theorems

Clausius-Clapeyron Relation
Vapor Pressure Law

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate or Master's level in Physics or Atmospheric Sciences